# 2018 RAM 2500 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `2246867` · 2026-09-15 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** RAM
- **Model:** 2500
- **Year:** 2018
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Speed:** 35 mph
## Narrative
My 2018 Ram 2500 is subject to safety recall C4B/24V-896 involving failure of the brake Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) and possible loss of ABS, electronic stability control and traction control.  I previously contacted a Ram dealer in [XXX] regarding completion of this recall but was informed that the parts/remedy were not available. The recall therefore remained unrepaired.  On XXX, my vehicle was sideswiped by another vehicle. The other vehicle caused the initial collision.  Immediately before, during, and following the sideswipe, I applied the brakes to stop my Ram. During the emergency braking event, the wheels locked and I did not experience normal anti-lock braking operation. I was able to bring the vehicle to a stop without subsequently striking another vehicle or object.  Following the incident, the ABS and traction-control warning lights have remained continuously illuminated and have not returned to normal operation.  I am concerned that the recalled HCU may have failed and that the ABS/ESC/traction-control systems were unavailable during the emergency braking event.  This incident involved actual wheel lockup during emergency braking associated with a collision, followed by permanent ABS/traction-control warnings on a vehicle with an unrepaired safety recall addressing loss of those same systems.  I am reporting this incident so NHTSA has a record of the apparent safety-system failure and the fact that I had previously attempted to have the recall addressed but the 
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*